Reels of KRS dam go viral on social media; Cauvery Neeravari Nigam officers remove worker from job
Mysuru: A daily worker was dismissed by Cauvery Neeravari Nigam officials after reels of the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) dam in Mandya district filmed by him went viral on social media and netizens raised questions regarding security at the KRS.
The worker, Madhu, is learned to be the son of Shankar of KRS village.
Netizens expressed their displeasure regarding the reels, which were shared widely on social media, and asked about potential breach of security at the dam area. The Nigam officials learned about the reels immediately terminated Madhu from his job, reports Deccan Herald.
Entry into the dam is strictly prohibited to the public, and permission is granted only to engineers and the staff of the Nigam.
At present, the dam has filled to its maximum level. The crest gates have been opened and more than 20,000 cusecs of water is released from the dam into River Cauvery.
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Worker’s body reaches Ranchi from Saudi 4 months after death; family rejects over compensation
Ranchi (PTI): The body of a migrant worker from Jharkhand’s Giridih district killed in Saudi Arabia in October last year has arrived at Ranchi Airport, but his family refused to accept it over pending compensation, officials said.
Shikha Lakra, team leader of the state migrant control cell, told PTI that, before taking the body of Vijay Kumar Mahato, the family is demanding compensation from the private company where he used to work in the Arab country.
Mahato was killed in an alleged crossfire between the police and criminals.
“Since it was a bullet injury case, the matter is before a court in Jeddah. The final compensation may depend on the court’s decision,” Lakra said.
“The Indian Embassy informed us about the body’s arrival, and coordination was done with district authorities. Our role is limited to coordination in cases involving overseas employers and foreign jurisdiction,” she added.
Giridih Deputy Commissioner Ram Niwas Yadav said the authorities will try to convince the family to perform the last rites.
“We have already sanctioned Rs 5 lakh under the government scheme for migrant’s deaths abroad. The compensation payment might take some time,” he said.
The body is currently at the mortuary of Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi.
The Family members said they will only accept it if the company provides written assurance regarding compensation. “Without that assurance, we will not receive the body,” said Ram Prasad Mahato, the deceased’s brother-in-law.
Mahato, a native of Dudhpaniya village in Madh Gopali panchayat under Dumri block, was employed as a tower line fitter. His family said he was struck by a bullet during a gunfight between local police and an extortion gang and later succumbed to his injuries.
Social activist Sikander Ali said Mahato is survived by his wife, two young sons aged five and three, and elderly parents.
